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Senior Archaeologist

Ridgefield, WA · On-site

$94K - $113K/yr

Designs and conducts archaeological field investigations, including survey, testing, and monitoring. * Participates in the assessment and determination of sites for inclusion in the National Register ...

Experience with completing inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery * Previous experience with mapping equipment and other special application equipment (e.g., total station, GPS, etc.

Conduct archaeological monitoring, survey, testing, and data recovery. Conduct research to reconstruct records of past human life and culture from human remains, artifacts, architectural features ...

Experience with completing inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery * Previous experience with mapping equipment and other special application equipment (e.g., total station, GPS, etc.

Experience with completing inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery * Previous experience with mapping equipment and other special application equipment (e.g., total station, GPS, etc.

Experience with completing inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery * Previous experience with mapping equipment and other special application equipment (e.g., total station, GPS, etc.

Experience with completing inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery * Previous experience with mapping equipment and other special application equipment (e.g., total station, GPS, etc.

Experience with completing inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery * Previous experience with mapping equipment and other special application equipment (e.g., total station, GPS, etc.

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How much do survey testing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for survey testing in the United States is $31.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $36.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of projects or surveys will I typically be testing in a survey testing role?

As a Survey Testing specialist, you may work on a wide range of projects, including market research surveys, employee engagement assessments, customer feedback instruments, or academic research questionnaires. Your responsibilities will include identifying technical glitches, verifying question flow, ensuring accurate data capture, and reviewing for clarity and bias. You'll often collaborate with survey designers, data analysts, and sometimes clients to address issues and suggest improvements. Over time, exposure to different survey types and methodologies can help you develop specialized expertise and advance into senior or supervisory positions.

What is survey testing?

A Survey Testing job involves evaluating surveys for clarity, accuracy, and functionality before they are distributed to respondents. This process ensures that questions are easy to understand, the survey flows logically, and there are no technical issues in online survey platforms. Survey testers analyze question wording, response options, and overall usability to identify potential issues. Their work helps improve data quality by minimizing respondent confusion and errors.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in survey testing, and why are they important?

To excel in Survey Testing, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience with survey development and data analysis are essential, often supported by a background in social science, statistics, or a related field. Familiarity with survey platforms (such as Qualtrics or SurveyMonkey), testing frameworks, and proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SPSS or R) are commonly required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities help candidates pinpoint and explain issues while working across teams. These competencies ensure the integrity of survey instruments and lead to accurate, actionable data for decision-making.

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Infographic showing various Survey Testing job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $64,602 per year, or $31.1 per hour.

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Participates as a member of an archaeology crew in locating, collecting, recording, and interpreting archaeological data during the survey, testing, and excavation phases of an archaeology project.


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